Description
This Nohutlu Pilav easy recipe is a fail-proof Turkish chickpea rice dish that’s fluffy, protein-packed, and full of comfort. A healthy and delicious staple of Turkish cuisine, it’s perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or pairing with Mediterranean meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (baldo or jasmine preferred)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (canned or boiled)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ onion, finely chopped (optional for extra flavor)
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear and soak for 15–20 minutes
Drain the rice and set it aside - In a medium saucepan, melt butter or heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent
- Add the drained rice and toast it for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously until slightly translucent
- Add cooked chickpeas and pour in the broth, then season with salt and black pepper
- Add bay leaf if using, stir once, and bring to a gentle boil
- Lower the heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 12–15 minutes without opening the lid
- Remove from heat and let the nohutlu pilav rest covered for 10 minutes
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley before serving
- Serve hot with salad or grilled meat
Notes
- You can use vegetable broth and olive oil for a vegan version of nohutlu pilav
- Baldo or jasmine rice gives the best fluffy texture for Turkish rice recipes
- Adding a bay leaf or cumin boosts aroma without overpowering the dish
- Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day
- Pair this nohutlu pilav with grilled chicken or Turkish salad for a complete meal
- Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: nohutlu pilav, Turkish chickpea rice, easy pilav recipe, Turkish rice with chickpeas, Mediterranean pilaf, authentic Turkish rice, vegan chickpea rice